David’s Blog
Starting a garden journal
Getting into the habit of keeping a garden journal is a great way of [...]
How to grow primulas
Fill your flower borders and containers with spring colour from pretty primulas. Also [...]
How to grow your own peanut plant
Peanuts are an incredibly popular snack and ingredient all around the world. But what [...]
A quick guide to growing vegetables at home – Part 1
Spring is the most exciting time for growing vegetables. The majority of seeds [...]
March recipe: Mushroom & spinach risotto
Create a delicious, creamy Italian dish that is sure to be a success at [...]
Top job for March: Ways to warm your soil
If you sowed loads of veg seeds last month and now have a lot [...]
Plants for purpose: Plants for ponds
There’s something extraordinarily relaxing about having water in a garden and a pond is [...]
Top ten plants for March gardens
March is a wonderful month; when new growth starts in earnest in the garden [...]
How to grow your own strawberries
The sweet taste of strawberries is reminiscent of summer days. Their juicy texture and [...]
How to grow your own raspberries
Growing raspberries in your garden will supply you with a crop of tart but [...]
A guide to forest bathing (or Shinrin-yoku)
Forest bathing, or Shinrin-yoku is a form of therapy that involves immersing yourself in [...]
Seeds to sow in February
We are one step closer to spring, but this month there is plenty you [...]
A guide to crop rotation in your vegetable garden
Using crop rotation in your vegetable garden is vital to grow the best crops [...]
Growing fruit and veg in hanging baskets
Space-saving while growing is all the rage right now. After [...]
Growing pampas grass in your garden
Pampas grass has seen a resurgence in the past few years, with people [...]
Fabulous ferns for your garden
The fantastic foliage of ferns gives real textural interest to any garden space. These [...]
